Hi Riff :
Riff Brown wrote :
> But Bob went
> on to open one of the calipers, which I understand is undesirable. Is it
> possible to reassemble and reuse?
Even though not recommended by the manufacturer (Girling), many people have
done so and reported no subsequent problems. Here's an old message I saved
on the subject :
Power British Performance Parts, Inc. wrote :
>
> Torque specs for the calipers are 45 ft/lbs. for the 5/16" bolts
> and 75 ft/lbs. for the 3/8" ones. Be sure to have each half perfectly
> clean and use new o-rings in the fluid crossover passage when you
> reassemble.
Riff Brown wrote :
> 2. Engine - given how long the car has been sitting, Bob
> suggested putting a
> little transmission fluid in each of the engine cylinders to loosen things
> up before attempting to turn the engine by hand. Anything wrong with this
> suggestion?
Certainly won't hurt anything, although personally I'd use penetrating oil,
like PB Blaster instead. Might also be a good idea to leave the plugs out,
and spin it with the starter until the oil pressure comes up.
Randall
59 TR3A daily driver
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